Overly Attached Girlfriend

About

Overly Attached Girlfriend is a meme that originated from a YouTube video by Laina Morris, posted on June 6, 2012. The video was a parody of Justin Bieber's song "Boyfriend," titled "Girlfriend," created for a contest promoting Bieber's perfume line. Morris's performance featured lyrics that humorously exaggerated possessiveness and attachment, quickly gaining over a million views within 24 hours. The meme became popular due to its relatable yet exaggerated portrayal of a clingy girlfriend, symbolized by Morris's fixed smile and intense stare. The meme spread rapidly across social media platforms like Reddit, Tumblr, and Facebook, with many users creating image macros and parodies. Laina Morris became an internet sensation, leveraging her fame by appearing in various media and events. Despite the meme's success, Morris eventually stepped back from the limelight, citing personal struggles. In 2021, she sold an NFT of the meme for a significant amount, solidifying its cultural impact. The meme remains a recognizable symbol of internet culture, symbolizing both humor and the darker aspects of obsessive relationships.